The holidays are here and it’s time to deck the halls!
Christmas trees are a beloved tradition that help spread the festive cheer.
While green trees are classic, red and white Christmas trees offer a bold, vibrant twist.
I’ll provide plenty of details so you can recreate these stunning looks.
Let’s get started decking these trees in holiday style!
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Red and White Traditional Christmas Tree
If you want a red and white Christmas tree that feels nostalgic and quintessentially festive, opt for a traditional style tree.
This is a great option for those who love a classic look or want to recreate the holiday memories of childhood.
Start by purchasing a full, dense fir tree that is a rich green color.
Make sure it is 6-7 feet tall so it makes a bold statement in your space.
For ornaments, shop for classic round matte red ball ornaments in two or three different sizes.
Then, add in beautiful white glass ball ornaments in assorted sizes.
For even more ornate decor, include red and white beaded garland.
Wrap the garland carefully around the tree from top to bottom.
Complete the look with a tree topper that embodies the traditional theme.
A white porcelain angel with golden accents or a red velvet bow topper are perfect options.
Finally, adorn the base of the tree with a classic red and white plaid tree skirt.
With nostalgic decor and timeless red and white color, this tree is sure to remind you of Christmases past!
Farmhouse Rustic Red and White Christmas Tree
Those who love the farmhouse style will adore a rustic red and white Christmas tree.
With natural elements and vintage touches, this tree brings farmhouse coziness to your holiday decor.
Start with an irregular, loosely-shaped fir tree that feels organic and earthy.
For ornaments, gather supplies that embody the rustic theme.
Opt for red velvet ribbon bows, vintage bottle brush trees, and red and white striped candy canes.
Also, include woodsy touches like pinecones, little red berry sprigs, and burlap bows.
Finish off with homespun, handmade decorations.
For example, hang tiny red knit stockings, miniature wooden sleds, and embroidered red and white patches.
You can also string together faux red berries and white popcorn garlands.
Top with a homey burlap tree collar for a final farmhouse touch.
With natural textures and timeworn details, this tree will feel perfectly cozy and rustic.
Modern Minimalist Red and White Christmas Tree
For those with a contemporary style, a minimalist red and white Christmas tree hits the spot.
Sleek and understated, this modern tree exudes chic sophistication.
Begin decorating with bright white fairy lights.
Cover the tree from head to toe, allowing the lights to shine through as decoration.
Next, add in your red and white ornaments.
Look for solid red wood beads, matte red balls, and glossy white ceramic shapes.
Limit your ornament choices to a few styles and cover the tree evenly.
The streamlined color scheme will ensure minimalist appeal.
Instead of a tree skirt, opt for a simple red runner underneath to continue the graphic color theme.
For the topper, choose something geometric and fuss-free.
A large white star or cube shape brings lovely balance.
With its sculptural style and thoughtful decor, this red and white Christmas tree will lend an upscale modern touch to your space.
Glitzy Glam Red and White Christmas Tree
Make a bold, dazzling statement with a glamorous red and white Christmas tree.
With gleaming embellishments and luxe textures, your tree will shine bright with all that glitter and glam!
Select a full, conical tree for the base of this opulent look.
Cover it in ribbons of red tinsel garland, draped generously from top to bottom.
Then adorn with your most sparkling red and white ornaments.
Look for crystal snowflakes, glittery snowballs, jeweled bobbles, and shimmery beads.
Feel free to go over-the-top with the embellishments – the more glitter, the merrier!
Finish it off by heaping white feathery boas underneath for a frosty, glamorous touch.
For shimmery tree toppers, opt for a large white glittering star orperhaps a miniature white fur tree.
A faux white fur tree skirt completes this lavish winter wonderland theme.
With glistening silvers and lush textures, this tree is sure to impress even the most discerning diva!
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Red, White and Green Traditional Christmas Tree
For those who want to maintain classic Christmas colors but try something new, a red, white and green tree is perfect.
The red and white ornaments contrast beautifully against the traditional green fir.
Follow tips for a traditional tree using red and white ball ornaments and beaded garland.
Then work in the green by adding emerald colored ribbon bows and ornaments for pop of color.
Try clustering the red ornaments at the top and white ornaments towards the bottom.
Allow the green to be dispersed evenly for a clear color gradient.
You can also opt for red and white striped candy cane ornaments to incorporate the green shade.
For the tree topper, choose something timeless like a classic tree angel in white holding a red ornament.
This color combo brings together Christmas traditions in a fresh new way.
It’s the perfect tree for blending old and new for the holidays.
Buffalo Plaid Red and White Christmas Tree
Nothing says Christmas like the classic buffalo plaid print.
For a nostalgic and effortlessly stylish tree, deck the halls with red and white buffalo check.
Start with a full green fir tree of your choice.
Then wrap the tree in strips of red and white buffalo plaid fabric or ribbon.
You can cover it fully or partially – allowing the green to peek through.
Then adorn with more buffalo plaid by tying mini bows onto branches and hanging checked print ornaments.
For the tree topper, opt for a plaid bow or even a small plaid tree hat.
You can continue the plaid theme at the base with a coordinating buffalo plaid tree skirt.
With its timeless print and rustic charm, this red buffalo check tree feels cozy, nostalgic, and endlessly trendy.
Modern Candy Cane Red and White Christmas Tree
Bring sweet holiday whimsy with a modern candy cane Christmas tree.
With its twist on a childhood favorite, this tree is sure to delight.
Select a slim pencil tree for a modern look.
Then cover the tree entirely in red and white spiral candy canes, attaching them end to end using ribbons.
Once the tree is draped in candy canes, accent with additional modern touches.
Add in a few oversized red ball ornaments and top with a shiny silver star tree topper.
Underneath, continue the candy theme with a tree skirt made of white faux fur dotted with red pom poms.
The result is a playful, modern tree that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Kids and adults alike will adore this sweet celebration of the season.
Patriotic Red, White and Blue Christmas Tree
For a truly spirited holiday tree, opt for a patriotic red, white and blue Christmas tree.
Decked out in Americana decor, this tree celebrates the season with festive flair.
Decorate a classic green fir tree in traditional round ornaments of red, white and blue.
Cover the tree evenly in the tricolor scheme.
Accent with American flag garland and ribbon.
For fun patriotic flair, include red and white striped candy canes and blue snowflake ornaments.
Top the tree with a glittery silver star and surround with a tree skirt in a patriotic print.
You can even festoon the bottom branches with American flag tinsel for a spirited final touch.
With its patriotic decorations, this all-American Christmas tree fills homes with both holiday and national pride.
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Boho Chic Red and White Christmas Tree
Free-spirited decorators will love a bohemian chic red and white Christmas tree.
With its eclectic decor and earthy undertone, this tree has wanderlust vibes.
Start with an organic-looking fir with whimsical branches.
Embellish with red and white ornaments in unexpected shapes.
Look for pompoms, macramé stars, paper fans, and embroidered patches.
Then decorate with natural elements like pinecones, burlap bows, and raffia.
Next, add in worldly touches.
Opt for fair trade world ornaments in red and white patterns.
Adorn with beads, bells, and chimes for a global style.
Top with a rustic red star or modern white paper starburst.
Finally, lay a cozy sheepskin rug underneath as a boho tree skirt.
With its mindful decor and carefree charm, this tree brings free-spirited joy.
Silver and White Elegant Christmas Tree
Understated decorators will love the elegant appeal of a silver and white Christmas tree.
Cool-toned and ultra sophisticated, this tree makes a graceful statement.
Start with a slim pencil tree to play up the refined shapes.
Then adorn with glossy silver and white ornaments only.
Stick to round balls, snowflakes, icicles, snowballs, and beads for cohesive style.
Wrap silver tinsel garland throughout to tie in shimmering color.
Top with an acorn-shaped tree topper or perhaps an understated silver star.
The minimalist design will ensure effortless holiday elegance.
For the base, surround with a snowy white fur tree skirt.
The texture beautifully offsets the glossy ornaments.
With its cool tones of silver and white, this tree brings graceful sophistication to your holiday decor.
Whimsical Woodland Red and White Christmas Tree
For a playful and imaginative Christmas tree, bring a magical woodland wonderland to life.
This whimsical red and white tree is straight out of a fairy tale.
Select a full pine tree and embellish with charming woodland creatures.
Adorn branches with plush red foxes, snowy owls, white reindeer, and red squirrels.
Then accent with sweet woodland details like mini mushrooms, pinecones, and tiny twig wreaths.
Finish by covering the base of the tree with fake snow for a wintry forest floor.
Top with a cute red fox or wise white owl as the tree topper.
This sweet woodsy style is sure to spark imagination and holiday play.
Kids will adore helping decorate this charming Christmas tree.
Midcentury Modern Red and White Christmas tree
For a super stylish Christmas tree, decorate in midcentury modern style.
With its bold retro flair, this red and white atomic tree is ultra mod.
Start with a slim green pencil tree for a retro silhouette.
Then adorn with atomic age ornaments in bold red and white.
Look for funky starbursts, jetsons-style flying saucers, and abstract shapes like cubes and cones.
Also include funky bead garland for a sixties feel.
Top with an angular tree topper like a cascade of stars or spiked bursts.
At the base, surround with a circular red tree skirt.
The spherical shapes offset all the fun angles.
With its bold prints, abstract shapes, and sheen, this red and white time capsule tree is totally mod.
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Red and White On-Trend Christmas Tree
For decorators who want an of-the-moment Christmas tree, follow trends with your red and white decorations.
The latest looks blend modern, minimalist style with cozy vintage charm.
Start with a full green tree in the height of your choice.
Look for matte red ball ornaments and matte white ornament shapes for a modern mixed material look.
Incorporate buffalo plaid and rustic burlap bows for timeless trendy texture.
Next, add in folk art-inspired embroidered patches and ethical handmade world ornaments.
These thoughtful touches are on-trend.
Top with a modern bursts of spikes tree topper in white.
Surround the base with a chunky cream knit or faux fur tree skirt for cozy charm.
With this blend of new and old, your Christmas tree will strike the perfect modern yet timeless balance.
The holidays inspire such joy, and Christmas trees help set the festive mood.
While traditional green firs are beloved, red and white Christmas trees offer a bright, lively twist on tradition.
With so many gorgeous styles to choose from, you can easily find a red and white tree to match your holiday spirit.
Here’s wishing you a holiday season filled with cheer, and a beautiful Christmas tree to help make your home merry and bright.
